Driving from Des Moines to Brooklyn
Brooklyn lies 1,647 km (1,023 mi) east of Des Moines, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 2,009 km (1,248 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Des Moines | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 214,133 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 50301–50983 | 11201–11256 |
Clocks in Brooklyn are 1 h ahead of Des Moines right now, so a 22 h 19 min journey lands 23 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Des Moines to Brooklyn
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Staying in Brooklyn
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn. Of the 193 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (75), and 5 are five-star. Across 120 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 114,171 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brooklyn from Des Moines?
1,647 km (1,023 mi) in a straight line, east of Des Moines; by road roughly 2,009 km (1,248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Brooklyn by car?
About 22 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Des Moines and Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Brooklyn?
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.